MODEL SETS FOR NUTRITION AND HEALTH

FC450 THE FOOD CHEMISTRY SET

This set includes 450 pieces and student activity guides for carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids. Students construct monosaccharides and manipulate the models to illustrate the process of dehydration synthesis, build amino acids and simulate protein synthesis, or assemble and compare saturated and unsaturated fats. Booklet included.

FC150 THE CHEMISTRY OF CARBOHYDRATES

The major function of carbohydrates is to provide energy to the cell. The modeling activity allows students to will build three monosaccharides and manipulate the models to illustrate the process of dehydration synthesis.

FC95 PROTEINS

Proteins (also known as polypeptides) are organic compounds made of amino acids. Proteins are essential for cell growth and repair. The modeling activity included with this set will guide students to build three amino acids and simulate protein synthesis.

FC355 THE CHEMISTRY OF LIPIDS (FATS)

Lipids include the edible fats and oils in our diets - substances such as olive oil, corn oil, peanut oil, butterfat, and lard. Use this model set to demonstrate the structure of fats and oils. Show that unsaturated cis fats obtained from plants (such as, corn oil or olive oil) are preferred in the diet over saturated fats and trans unsaturated fats. The molecular geometry of saturated fats and unsaturated trans fats allows these molecules to assume a linear shape which leads to efficient packing and plaque formation in blood vessels.